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Luke McKenzie discusses his background, journey in professional triathlon, and the development of his business, Win Republic. He shares his early years growing up in Australia and his involvement in various sports. Luke talks about his transition to professional triathlon and the challenges he faced in the early years. He also discusses his first sponsorship and the growth of the sport. Finally, Luke explains his interest in testing new materials and how it led to the creation of Win Republic. In this part of the conversation, Luke McKenzie discusses the evolution of triathlon apparel and the role he played in introducing aerodynamic suits to the sport. He then shares the story of how he and his wife Beth started Wyn Republic, an apparel company named after their daughter. Luke also talks about the impact of his children on his life and the challenges and rewards of balancing marriage and business. Finally, he discusses the growth of Wyn Republic and the importance of delegating tasks to a capable team. In this conversation, Luke McKenzie discusses various aspects of his life and career, including manufacturing and product development, delegation and enjoying product development, international recognition and growth, values and trust in leadership, passion for triathlon, and supporting athletes, mentors, and role models, the impact of his father and family, lessons from conversations and networking, pride in family and lifelong triathlon fandom, working with athletes and pursuing dreams, and his desired legacy of pursuit and love.
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Luke McKenzie discusses his background, journey in professional triathlon, and the development of his business, Win Republic. He shares his early years growing up in Australia and his involvement in various sports. Luke talks about his transition to professional triathlon and the challenges he faced in the early years. He also discusses his first sponsorship and the growth of the sport. Finally, Luke explains his interest in testing new materials and how it led to the creation of Win Republic. In this part of the conversation, Luke McKenzie discusses the evolution of triathlon apparel and the role he played in introducing aerodynamic suits to the sport. He then shares the story of how he and his wife Beth started Wyn Republic, an apparel company named after their daughter. Luke also talks about the impact of his children on his life and the challenges and rewards of balancing marriage and business. Finally, he discusses the growth of Wyn Republic and the importance of delegating tasks to a capable team. In this conversation, Luke McKenzie discusses various aspects of his life and career, including manufacturing and product development, delegation and enjoying product development, international recognition and growth, values and trust in leadership, passion for triathlon, and supporting athletes, mentors, and role models, the impact of his father and family, lessons from conversations and networking, pride in family and lifelong triathlon fandom, working with athletes and pursuing dreams, and his desired legacy of pursuit and love.
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